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Memorial Day at Arlington began traditionally, with President Trump honoring the memories of fallen soldiers in a ceremony rich with military dignity and national pride.
That tradition soon gave way to campaign-like rhetoric. Trump invoked his administration’s achievements, complained about prior years, and subtly criticized his political opponents.
His social media comments from earlier that morning underscored this shift in tone. The resulting backlash highlights an ongoing struggle to keep national remembrance free of political messaging.